
The short answer
Chana is a feminine name used in Hebrew. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Modern Hebrew form of Hannah." It ranked #686 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, modern Hebrew form of Hannah. The entry lists its usage as Hebrew.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Chana ranked #686 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #686 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chana mean?
Behind the Name does not give Chana a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: modern Hebrew form of Hannah.
Is Chana a popular name?
Chana ranked #686 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Chana a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Chana appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Chana — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.